Alex Ovechkin's first hat trick in 2 years overwhelms Devils
Alex Ovechkin produced his first hat trick in more than two years Saturday, leading the struggling Washington Capitals to a 5-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils.
National Hockey League
FINAL
New Jersey Devils
1
Washington Capitals
5
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| WSH | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12/26 | vs Washington Capitals | W 5-2 | NHL |
| 11/10/26 | @ Winnipeg Jets | L 2-4 | NHL |
| 11/8/26 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | W 4-0 | NHL |
| 11/7/26 | @ New York Islanders | W 5-4 | NHL |
| 11/5/26 | vs St. Louis Blues | W 5-4 | NHL |
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Play by Play
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Goal 17:09 1-5
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Penalty 15:50
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Missed 15:36 1-4
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Goal 15:13 1-4
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Missed 14:58 1-3
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Missed 14:38 1-3
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Missed 14:30 1-3
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Missed 14:00 1-3
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Missed 13:51 1-3
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Penalty 13:47
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Missed 9:27 1-3
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Goal 3:56 1-3
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Missed 3:14 1-2
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Missed 2:28 1-2
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Penalty 2:14
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Goal 1:23 1-2
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Missed 0:48 1-1
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Missed 19:50 1-1
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Goal 19:22 1-1
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Missed 18:05 0-1
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Missed 17:58 0-1
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Missed 16:15 0-1
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Missed 14:20 0-1
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Penalty 13:57
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Penalty 12:31
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Penalty 11:40
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Goal 5:20 0-1
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Missed 18:10 0-0
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Missed 12:50 0-0
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Missed 12:16 0-0
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Missed 7:37 0-0
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Penalty 6:58
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Missed 6:52 0-0
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Missed 2:04 0-0
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End of Game 20:00 1-5
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Period End 20:00 1-5
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Shot 19:53 1-5
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Shot 19:52 1-5
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Face Off 19:37 1-5
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Stoppage 19:37 1-5
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Hit 19:32 1-5
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Takeaway 19:05 1-5
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Hit 18:59 1-5
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Face Off 18:38 1-5
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Stoppage 18:38 1-5
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Takeaway 18:18 1-5
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Face Off 17:09 1-5
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Goal 17:09 1-5
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Blocked 16:25 1-4
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Takeaway 15:59 1-4
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Face Off 15:50 1-4
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Stoppage 15:50 1-4
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Penalty 15:50
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Missed 15:36 1-4
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Giveaway 15:34 1-4
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Hit 15:22 1-4
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Face Off 15:13 1-4
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Goal 15:13 1-4
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Missed 14:58 1-3
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Missed 14:38 1-3
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Missed 14:30 1-3
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Giveaway 14:10 1-3
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Shot 14:05 1-3
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Missed 14:00 1-3
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Missed 13:51 1-3
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Face Off 13:47 1-3
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Penalty 13:47
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Shot 13:42 1-3
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Shot 11:59 1-3
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Face Off 10:47 1-3
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Stoppage 10:47 1-3
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Blocked 10:44 1-3
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Blocked 10:38 1-3
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Face Off 10:34 1-3
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Team Stats
NJ
WSH
8
Blocked Shots
13
28
Hits
25
5
Takeaways
9
22
Shots
26
0
Power Play Goals
2
3
Power Play Opportunities
3
0.0
Power Play Percentage
66.7
0
Short Handed Goals
1
0
Shootout Goals
0
25
Faceoffs Won
36
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
9
Giveaways
13
3
Total Penalties
3
6
Penalty Minutes
6
Head to Head
NJ wins series 2-1
Injuries
Washington Capitals
- Rasmus Sandin Injured Reserve
- Vincent Desharnais Injured Reserve
New Jersey Devils
- Vladislav Kolyachonok Out
- Brett Pesce Out
- Seamus Casey Injured Reserve
- Johnathan Kovacevic Injured Reserve
- Anthony Mantha Injured Reserve
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